West Baden Springs Hotel is situated in Southern Indiana nestled alongside the Hoosier National Forest, about an hour from Louisville, Kentucky, approximately 2 hours south of Indianapolis. Its also an hour’s drive from Bloomington and Evansville, two hours from Indianapolis, three hours from Cincinnati and St. Louis, and a five hour drive from Chicago

Explore the winery at French Lick or spend a day on the historic French Lick Railway. The railway was an integral part of French Lick's rise to prominence as a luxury destination for the rich and famous of the early 20th century. Tours through the beautiful Hoosier National Forest on historic rail cars are available.

Adults: $13
Children: $6

Driving Directions

From Chicago (275 Miles; five hours): Route 90 Southeast to I 65 South, to I-465 South & West at Indianapolis. Take Route 37 South to Paoli, Hwy. 56 West, then go 10 miles to French Lick.

From Cincinnati (142 Miles; three hours), Option A: I-71 to Carrollton - Ky. 36 to Milton over bridge to Madison - West on 56 through Paoli to French Lick.

From Cincinnati (142 Miles; three hours), Option B: Take I-71 to Louisville - to 64 West, to Rt. 150 North, to Hwy 56 West through Paoli to French Lick.

From Cleveland (390 Miles; seven hours), Option A: I-71 to Carrollton - Ky. 36 to Milton over bridge to Madison - West on 56 through Paoli to French Lick.

From Cleveland (390 Miles; seven hours), Option B: Take I-71 to Louisville - to 64 West, to Rt. 150 North, to Hwy 56 West through Paoli to French Lick.

From Detroit (397 Miles; 6-1/2 hours): I-94 West to I-69 near Battle Creek. South on I-69 to I-465, South and East around Indianapolis to 37 South to Paoli to Hwy 56 West to French Lick.

From Evansville (90 Miles; two hours): I-64 East to U.S. 231 North (Huntingburg exit) to Hwy 56 East to French Lick.

From Indianapolis (108 Miles; 2-1/2 hours): South on Route 37 to Paoli, Hwy. 56 West, then go 10 miles to French Lick.

From Louisville Airport (68 Miles; 70 minutes): At the airport, take 264 West to 64 West to 150, West to Paoli, Hwy 56 West then go 10 miles to French Lick.

From Nashville (240 Miles; 4-1/2 hours): I-65 North to Louisville to I 264 West to 64 West to 150 through Paoli to Hwy 56 West to French Lick.

From St. Louis (208 Miles; four hours): I-64 East to U.S. 231 North (Huntingburg exit) to Hwy 56 East to French Lick.

Nearest Airport

Louisville International Airport: 65 miles/105 kilometers, 75 minutes.

Hotel Address

8538 West Baden Avenue, West Baden Springs

Indiana, United States 47469

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